FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Procedures
Rear Propeller Shaft
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspection
NOISE
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Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
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If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. With a dial indicator, measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.
Limit
Propeller shaft runout : Refer to DLN-139, "Propeller Shaft Runout".
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at final drive companion flange, then rotate companion flange 60, 120, 180, 240, 300
degrees and install propeller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.
RUNOUT MEASURING POINT
Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point " ").
White arrow : Vehicle front
Standard
A : 162 mm (6.38 in)
B : 270 mm (10.63 in)
C : 185 mm (7.28 in)
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspection
APPEARANCE